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Adjustable Rider Backrest Mounting Kit

Comfort Stitch Rider Backrest Kit is rated
4.2 out of
5 by
11.

Rated 1 out of
5 by
theHaf from
poor design makes it unusableThe backrest has the wrong angle to the support bar. As designed it pushes you out of the pocket of the seat which makes for a very uncomfortable ride at fully "leaned back" position. The fact that it is at 90 degrees at fully reclined is only second to this forced movement forward in the seat. The only adjustment from this position is FORWARD, making it not only even more uncomfortable but pretty much impossible to ride.
Easy fix. Hit it a few times with an 8 lb sledge to bend the bracket (of the seat, not the mount) about 10-15 degrees. This puts the backrest exactly where it should be, keeps you in the pocket, and allows for full usable adjustment. You should need to modify something that cost over $300 (including adjustable mount). But if you do, its an amazingly comfortable addition. If Harley would just ship them with the correct angle from the factory they would sell many more and it would be a 5 star product. Ultimately, one star easily fixed to a 5 star. Still recommend because of the ease of the fix.

Date published: 2017-04-26

Rated 5 out of
5 by
my103 from
Best adjustable rider back restIMHO this is the most comfortable adjustable long range touring back rest on the market. A little pricey with the full mounting hardware kit but well worth the investment.
I was able to incorporate the the frame mounted adjustment switch behind my left side mid frame heat deflector. It hides the switch and is still easy to reach.
One concern: this set up ( complete kit with backrest) will not work with the HD Tall Boy seat , found that out the hard way.

Date published: 2015-09-05

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Pingbling from
Must Have For TouringRiding is much more comfortable with the adjustable backrest. The comfort stitch works well with the stock seat on my 2014 Tri Glide. Adjustable back positions has provided more comfort and eased my back pain on longer rides.

Date published: 2015-03-17

Rated 5 out of
5 by
StreetGlideNick from
Great comfortAfter 2 - 3 hours of riding I used to have a back ache and pain between my shoulder since I put this on my Street Glide I have not had it any more.

What mounting kit is need to have it adjustable?

Hi THNDR13,
In order to install this Comfort Stitch Rider Backrest Kit on a 2013 FLTRU, you would need Adjustable Rider Backrest Mounting Kit, P/N 52596-09A.
Thank you for your question.

Answered by: FXS78

Date published: 2015-08-25

Which mounting brackets work with this backrest?

Asked by: Rick75

Hi Rick75,
This backrest is for adjustable mount kit 52593-09A (97-08 Touring models).
If you do not care to have an adjustable backrest, you can order the equivalent backrest pn 52572-09A with mount kit 52587-09 (88-08 Touring models). It saves you about 85.00 going this route.
Thank you

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